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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.44, 662.94 and 334.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.44, 662.94 and 334.08 is: 500.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.44 : 662.94 = 334.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.44/662.94 = 334.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.44x = 662.94 × 334.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.44x = 221,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,475.00/442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.58

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